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Arlene Foster hits out at ‘metropolitan liberal elite’ over gay cake ruling

By The Press Association28th October 2016News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Equality Commission needs to take a long look at itself and stop favouring the “metropolitan liberal elite definition” of equality, Stormont’s First Minister has said. Democratic Unionist leader

Christian bakers lose pro-gay marriage cake discrimination ruling challenge

By The Press Association24th October 2016News Northern Ireland

Christian bakers found to have discriminated against a gay man by refusing to make a cake bearing a pro-gay marriage slogan have lost their appeal against the ruling. The owners

50-point Fairer Scotland Action Plan aims to tackle poverty and inequalities

By The Press Association5th October 2016News Scotland

A new 50-point action plan aimed at creating a fairer Scotland by 2030 has been unveiled by ministers. Communities Secretary Angela Constance hailed the publication of the “bold and ambitious

Oxfam urge Prime Minister to close gap between ‘haves and have nots’

By The Press Association12th September 2016News England

The richest 1% of the UK population now owns more than 20 times the total wealth of the poorest fifth, making the country one of the most unequal in the

Disabled young ‘nearly twice as likely to be crime victims as other children’

By The Press Association6th September 2016News England

Disabled children are almost twice as likely to fall victim to crime as other youngsters, a new report warns. Research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission found that 22%

Think-tank urges social security overhaul amid dire inequality predictions

By The Press Association31st August 2016News England

Help provided by the Government to families in need will be worse in 2020 than it was in 2010 and will slip even further unless action is taken to overhaul

Watchdog warns over ‘stuttering’ efforts to address ‘entrenched’ race inequality

By The Press Association18th August 2016News England

Black and ethnic minority people still face entrenched race inequality in the UK and efforts to address the problem have been “piecemeal and stuttering”, a watchdog has warned. A review

Ethnic minorities ‘twice as likely to live in poverty than white households’

By The Press Association18th August 2016News Scotland

Ethnic minorities in Scotland are more likely to experience overcrowding, poverty and unemployment, according to a new report. Research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) shows that in

Girlguiding Scotland launches project against discrimination and sexism

By The Press Association16th August 2016News Scotland

Teenage girls will be trained to spot discrimination and speak out against sexism in a new project run by Girlguiding Scotland. The Action for Change project has the backing of

Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland backed by leading psychologists’ society

By The Press Association4th August 2016News Northern Ireland

The body representing psychologists in Northern Ireland has supported the campaign for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. Medical experts once recommended “aversion therapy” – which included electric shock treatment and

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Arlene Foster hits out at ‘metropolitan liberal elite’ over gay cake ruling

Christian bakers lose pro-gay marriage cake discrimination ruling challenge

50-point Fairer Scotland Action Plan aims to tackle poverty and inequalities

Oxfam urge Prime Minister to close gap between ‘haves and have nots’

Disabled young ‘nearly twice as likely to be crime victims as other children’

Think-tank urges social security overhaul amid dire inequality predictions

Watchdog warns over ‘stuttering’ efforts to address ‘entrenched’ race inequality

Ethnic minorities ‘twice as likely to live in poverty than white households’

Girlguiding Scotland launches project against discrimination and sexism

Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland backed by leading psychologists’ society

Brand says he ‘never engaged in non-consensual activity’ after being charged

MPs call for urgent action to end child deaths linked to temporary accommodation

Major poll reveals ‘startling collapse’ in public satisfaction with NHS across UK

Government announces £50m for adoption fund after concerns over delay

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Tag: Inequalities

Arlene Foster hits out at ‘metropolitan liberal elite’ over gay cake ruling

Christian bakers lose pro-gay marriage cake discrimination ruling challenge

50-point Fairer Scotland Action Plan aims to tackle poverty and inequalities

Oxfam urge Prime Minister to close gap between ‘haves and have nots’

Disabled young ‘nearly twice as likely to be crime victims as other children’

Think-tank urges social security overhaul amid dire inequality predictions

Watchdog warns over ‘stuttering’ efforts to address ‘entrenched’ race inequality

Ethnic minorities ‘twice as likely to live in poverty than white households’

Girlguiding Scotland launches project against discrimination and sexism

Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland backed by leading psychologists’ society